Creating a New Rate

Creating a rate in Portmasters is a multi-step process divided into two main parts: Main Information and Pricing.

Part 1: Main Information

Navigate to the Manage section and click on the Rate tab.
Click the + New Rate button in the top right corner.
The New Rate – Part 1/2 Main information dialog will appear.

Required fields

Movement

Select the shipment type from the dropdown menu.
Options include: FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less than Container Load), FTL (Full Truck Load), LTL (Less than Truck Load), or Air.

Estimated Time Departure

Click the date picker icon.
Select the expected departure date for this rate.

Port of Loading

Select the origin port where the cargo will be picked up.
Use the dropdown to search and select from available ports.

Port of Discharge

Select the destination port where cargo will be delivered.
Use the dropdown to search and select from available ports.

Transit Time

Enter the number of days required for shipment.
This helps calculate the estimated arrival time.

Valid to

Click the date picker icon.
Select the expiration date for this rate.
After this date, the rate will no longer be available for booking.

Export/Import

Select whether this rate applies to Export, Import, or both.
Export = the company is at the origin.
Import = the company is at the destination.
Check the appropriate box.

Terms and Conditions (optional)

Enter any specific terms and conditions applicable to this rate.
This can include special requirements, restrictions, or notes.

When you’re done with the main information, click Next to proceed to Part 2.

Part 2: Price ($)

After completing the main information, you’ll see a summary header showing:

Origin and destination ports
Transit time
Departure and arrival dates
Movement type (e.g., FCL)
Export/Import designation

Pricing fields

Place of loading truck fee

Enter the trucking fee at the origin location.
This covers transportation from the shipper to the port of loading.

Place of delivery truck fee

Enter the trucking fee at the destination location.
This covers transportation from the port of discharge to the consignee.

Documentation

Enter documentation handling fees.
This includes paperwork processing costs.

Container pricing

For each container type you want to offer:

Kind of container – Select from the dropdown (e.g., 20’ Standard, 40’ Standard, 20’ High Cube, 40’ High Cube).
Price for freight – Enter the ocean/air freight cost for this container type.
Price for POL (Port of Loading) – Enter origin port charges and terminal handling fees.
Price for POD (Port of Discharge) – Enter destination port charges and terminal handling fees.
Click the + Add button to add additional container types to this rate.

Adding multiple container types

You can add as many container types as needed for a single rate.
Each container type will have its own freight, POL, and POD pricing.
This allows customers to compare options and choose the container that fits their cargo.

Click Back to return to Part 1 and modify the main information.
Click See the preview to review your rate before saving.

Part 3: Preview and Confirm

After clicking See the preview, you’ll see a comprehensive summary of your rate.

Route summary

Origin and destination with dates.
Movement type and transit time.

Fee breakdown

Place of loading truck fee.
Place of delivery truck fee.
Documentation fee.

Container pricing matrix

All container types with their respective POL and POD prices.
Displayed in an easy-to-read table format.

Rate terms

Optional specific terms and conditions applied to this rate.

Final actions

Click Edit to go back and make changes.
Click Save to create the rate.

Once saved, you’ll see a confirmation message:
“The rate successfully created. You can see and manage the rate in the Rate tab on Manage.”